Strategic Supply Chain Manager - Production & Materials

Tempur Sealy; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy is seeking a Director of Materials Planning and Purchasing in the United States. You will direct teams handling procurement, distribution of raw materials, and the scheduling of pillow and mattress manufacturing to meet shipping commitments.

The role requires a four-year degree and several years of related experience in materials management and production planning, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency in materials flow.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Four or more years of related experience in materials management and production planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of pillows and mattresses by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies work flow to determine expediency of new or improved office machines.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Draws up master schedule to meet shipping dates according to forecasts or orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data for manufacturing processes, tools, and HR requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to established sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for production workers.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and adjusts schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Materials management

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tempur Sealy is seeking a Director of Materials Planning and Purchasing in the United States. You will direct teams handling procurement, distribution of raw materials, and the scheduling of pillow and mattress manufacturing to meet shipping commitments.

The role requires a four-year degree and several years of related experience in materials management and production planning, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency in materials flow.